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The front runner

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS)

Languages

English, French, Portuguese, Thai or Spanish dialogue; optional French, Portuguese, Korean, Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai, Spanish or English subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English audio description track.

Performers

Hugh Jackman, Vera Farmiga, J.K. Simmons, Alfred Molina, Mark O'Brien, Chris Coy, Alex Karpovsky, Ari Graynor, Bill Burr, Kevin Pollak, Mike Judge, Sara Paxton, Toby Huss.

Publication Information

Culver City, CA : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, [2019]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (approximately 113 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: R; language including some sexual references.

Summary

The Front Runner follows the rise and fall of charismatic Senator Gary Hart, who captured the imagination of young voters and was considered the overwhelming front runner for the 1988 Democratic presidential nomination. But his campaign was sidelined by the story of an extramarital relationship with Donna Rice. As tabloid journalism and political journalism merged for the first time, Senator Hart was forced to drop out of the race leaving a profound and lasting impact on American politics and the world stage.

Notes

Title from container.

Based on the book "All the truth is out" by Matt Bai.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2018.

Special features: Filmmaker commentary ; deleted scenes ; The unmaking of a candidate.

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